The vote comes amid ongoing protests and weeks of pressure from community advocates and some union members. 

From the WTO protests to now, the interests of the Seattle Police Officers Guild haven’t aligned with the people they are meant to protect.

Today's decision in favor of LGBTQ employment protections confirms that being pro-LGBTQ is the American way.

Despite intense scrutiny during protests, community leaders say they stand behind Carmen Best ‘100 percent.’

Like many white Americans, I grew up unencumbered by the punitive presence of law enforcement. Black Americans deserve this, too.

A state senator reflects on how to move past our current moment of upheaval.

Local leaders call the current demonstrations a new era for civil rights. 

After years of despair brought on by Black death, the Othello Park march helped me find the strength to choose something else.

Our city deserves a leader who can see beyond our current reality into uncharted territory. 

With a long history in citizen activism, ‘mutual aid’ helps sustain local demonstrations. 

We've failed to warn against fascism in the past. Let's not make that mistake again.

Crosscut’s photojournalism editor talks about preparing for and capturing anti-racism protests in Seattle.

Amid scattered calls for Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign, the Seattle City Council will discuss the once-radical call to redirect funds from the police department to social services.

The police chief's decision comes in response to demands from oversight and community groups that are demonstrating against racism and police brutality.